Reflected major chakras on the feet - Part One

It looks as if Spring has sprung although it is still very cold at night here (as well as the usual gale force winds and rain).

This posting is the first of a few on the reflected chakra points that are found on the feet, hands, legs and arms. We shall discuss where they are and how to use them. There is, of course, no substitute for using the main chakra points on the body, but reflex therapists who may not be comfortable with using body points and areas can use these points to attain great results. The reflected major chakras on the feet are all positioned on the medial aspect except for the Crown which is on the tip of the great toe and the Brow which is positioned in the centre of the great toe (the pituitary point). Only light touch should be used but in chronic illness initial gentle massage is allowed - especially on the Base chakra. The first thing that needs to be done is to 'energy balance' the chakras before treatment of an individual energy centre can be treated. This should be done two ways - balancing left foot with the right foot and balancing the couples. When balancing left to right, place the middle finger pad of one hand on the Base chakra and the other middle finger pad on the opposite foot. It does not matter if you cross you arms as it is less tiring to do so. Hold the points for the length of time it takes to achieve a 'one-ness' or similarity of sensation. This may take up to a minute. Move on to the Sacral chakra, followed by the Solar Plexus and so on.

When balancing the couples, start with balancing Heart with Solar Plexus, followed with Throat and Sacral, Brow and Base and finally Crown and Base. This technique is also analytical as it shows you which chakra needs treatment. If you cannot achieve an energy balance within a couple of minutes - do NOT hold any more but move on to the next one. The one that doesn't balance is usually the one that needs treatment - next posting.

I have tried to upload a diagram for you but the computer is not playing ball - hopefully next time. In the meantime there is a diagram in my book 'Healing with the Chakra Energy System' Page 202 or the 'Reflected Energy Pathways' book Page 47